Item 2H: Approval of Police Auditor Selection Process

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ECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Approval of Police Auditor Recruitment and Selection Process Meeting Date: May 8, 2006 Agenda Item Number: 2H Department: Human Resource and Risk Services Staff Contact: Helen Towle www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 682-5110 ISSUE STATEMENT This is an action item for the City Council to review and approve the recruitment and selection process for the Police Auditor, proposed by the City Council ad hoc committee. BACKGROUND On November 8, 2005, the voters of Eugene approved an amendment to the City Charter which created the authority for the City Council to hire a Police Auditor and create a civilian review board. At the work session on January 18, 2006, the City Council voted to create an ad hoc committee to make recommendations on the position description, compensation, and recruitment and selection process for the Police Auditor. The members of the ad hoc committee are Mayor Piercy, City Council President Solomon, City Council Vice-President Ortiz, and Police Commission Chair Tim Laue. On March 13, 2006, the position description and compensation package for the Police Auditor position were adopted by the council and funds were allocated for the recruitment. The position was posted on March 27, 2006, and closed on April 28, 2006. A draft outline of a recommended recruitment and selection process was shared with the council as part of the March 13, 2006, work session. Councilor feedback on the selection process was provided to the ad hoc committee and is reflected in the attached proposal. RELATED CITY POLICIES This consent item does not directly address any City policies. It is an opportunity for the council to review the selection process recommended by the ad hoc committee and approve it so the hiring process for the Police Auditor may continue. COUNCIL OPTIONS The City Council is asked to approve the City Council ad hoc committee-recommended Police Auditor selection process so that the screening of the applications and the planning and preparation for the other components of the selection process may begin. Please see Attachment A for the updated, detailed outline of the recruitment and selection process. If approved, the ad hoc committee’s next step would be to screen the applications to identify those applicants who meet minimum qualifications. Additionally, other steps in the selection process would continue, including contacting outside experts L:\CMO\2006 Council Agendas\M060508\S0605082H.doc